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WLX 752S

1977 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1977 Rover Mini56,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLX 752S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to floor / inner sill area

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe corroded, borderline excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe corroded, borderline excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 53,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to floor / inner sill area

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe corroded, borderline excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front of subframe corroded, borderline excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,637 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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WLX 752S is a 1977 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 56,649 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLX 752S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 49 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLX 752S registered?

WLX 752S is a 1977 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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